Comic books August 1998

Nude Special Mucha Tribute Cover. Anamorphic fantasy epic next chapter "Fire Quest". Cover price $2.95.

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Story by Scott MacKillican, art by Mike Butcher. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.15.

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Written by Darko Macan. Art and cover by Igor Kordey. The final battle is at hand! Carson and Duare manage to change the Loveking's mind, only to see him murdered by his power-mad Myposan first officer! As the pair are thrown into the Myposan arena to face a horde of Venusian beasts, they wish that Tarzan was there with them, to speak to the monsters and send them against their masters. But Tarzan's got problems of his own, including a floating city collapsing around his ears! Don't miss the stunning conclusion to Tarzan/Carson of Venus! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

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Risk, Argent and Fringe try to free Prysm, Waverider appears before the de-aging Atom, and Superman, Changeling, CM3 and Omen try to locate the Teen Titans in "Titans Hunt Part 3: Lost In Space". Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, finishes by Norm Rapmund. Jurgens/Rapmund cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

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"Deal with the Devil!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Klaus Jansen. The unthinkable has happened, the unstoppable Destroyer has murdered the God of Thunder. But before Hela, Mistress of the Underworld, can claim her prize, a mysterious being of great power intervenes. Marnot, in order to return the cosmic balance, anchors Thor's essence to the noble form of the mortal Jake Olson, a man who would sacrifice all for the life of another. Now the Thunder God must return to the field of battle with all hast if he is to save his comrades, the Avengers, from the very monster who sent him to death's doorstep. Cover price $1.99.

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"Deal with the Devil!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Klaus Jansen. The unthinkable has happened, the unstoppable Destroyer has murdered the God of Thunder. But before Hela, Mistress of the Underworld, can claim her prize, a mysterious being of great power intervenes. Marnot, in order to return the cosmic balance, anchors Thor's essence to the noble form of the mortal Jake Olson, a man who would sacrifice all for the life of another. Now the Thunder God must return to the field of battle with all hast if he is to save his comrades, the Avengers, from the very monster who sent him to death's doorstep. Cover price $1.99.

Post In Digestion. Story, art and cover by Matt Howarth. The savage misadventures of the infinitely-regenerating, dimension-hopping, violent reprobates Ron and Russ Post. A trip through the realities results in Cyborg Russ, while Ron is transformed into an ape-man. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $5.95.

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1st printing. By Charles Marier. "Trees Company" Tired of tales about spandex-clad heroes that you just can't relate to? Introducting Thoughtful Man! Every issue features a completely powerless hero who survives, well... by blind stupid luck, pretty much. Just like you and me! 7-in. x 10 1/2-in., 28 pages, B/W. Cover price $2.50.

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1st printing. By Charles Marier. "Disorder In The Court" Tired of tales about spandex-clad heroes that you just can't relate to? Introducting Thoughtful Man! Every issue features a completely powerless hero who survives, well... by blind stupid luck, pretty much. Just like you and me! 7-in. x 10 1/2-in., 28 pages, B/W. Cover price $2.50.

1st printing.

By Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott.

BABY BLUE chronicles the lives of Wanda and Darryl - mid-thirties, college-educated first-time parents - and newborn Zoe. Their true to life experiences reveal the humor in the trials and triumphs of parenthood.

Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W.

2nd and later printings.

By Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott.

BABY BLUE chronicles the lives of Wanda and Darryl - mid-thirties, college-educated first-time parents - and newborn Zoe. Their true to life experiences reveal the humor in the trials and triumphs of parenthood.

Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, B&W.

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"Matters of Gravity" Guest-starring the Lightning Rods. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Mark Bagley and Scott Hanna. It's a wild west shootout in Wyoming! As the Thunderbolts clash with the (robot) Hulk, the Lightning Rods, and Graviton! Oh no, where did the powerful Master of Gravity come from? Marvel's Most Wanted heroes don't know, but they valiantly attack him anyway! As expected the fight goes poorly until Atlas enters the fray! And then Dr. Karla Sofen (aka Moonstone) works her psychiatric charm on Graviton! What a strange way to win a battle! In the meantime south of the border, Baron Zemo and the new Citizen V cross swords in deadly combat! Cameo appearance by Techno. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Jolt, MACH-1, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Note: Graviton previously appeared in Avengers Unplugged (1995) #2. He will face the T-Bolts again in Thunderbolts #28. Citizen V and Baron Zemo battle for a second time in Captain America (3rd series) Annual 1998. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

All about Action Figure collecting, Big Jim Cover price $5.95.

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In this issue: McFarlane Toys rules the world! Plus: 1998 Disney retirees; Transformers Merge Group; Masters of the Universe; Star Wars Expanded Universe; Grateful Dead Bean Bears retirees; X-Files variants; and WWF Bend'ems. Also: Collectible Action Figure, Toy and Beanie Price Guide. Cover features Skull Queen figure. Cover price $5.95.

Han Solo in Hoth Gear with Tantuan cover. Cover price $3.99.

Archer and Chip Hazard from Small Soldiers cover. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Darick Robertson. Freeze Me With Your Kiss - Part 3, script by Warren Ellis, art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos; In the conclusion to the 3-part "Freeze Me with Your Kiss," the secret of Spider's wife--whose cryogenically frozen head has been stolen--is revealed, and the mad police dog Stomponato gets his. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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"Popularity Contest" - How do the Troublemakers react when they become the hottest media darlings in the country? And how does G&G make chicken salad out of chicken &^%$?! You'll be surprised to see what their plan is. And so will the Bellicose Brothers, Ninjak and an all-new villain named Turnabout! Written by Fabian Nicieza, with art by Kevin West and Dan Davis. FC, 32 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

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Written an illustrated by marc Hempel. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

August 1, 1998. Cover: Drew Carey. Inside: Carey article/interview; Pam Grier; Elmore Leonard interview; Roy Rogers remembered; traveling with President Bill Clinton in China. Cover price $1.19.

August 8, 1998. 50 Greatest Movies; Michelle Williams; Jerry Seinfeld; Robert Young. Part "Star Wars" cover. Cover price $1.19.

August 15, 1998. Cover: Princess Diana. Inside: "The Avengers" (TV/movie version); James McDaniel ("NYPD Blue"); Princess Diana. Cover price $1.19.

August 22, 1998. Cover: Vivica A. Fox ("Getting Personal") and Thomas Gibson ("Dharma & Greg"). Inside: TV's 10 Best Dressed; Jane Krakowski; Rat Pack HBO movie; Bob Keeshan; Xena photo Cover price $1.19.

Troy Aikman cover. August 29, 1998. Inside: NFL preview; "Star Trek" news; Bo Derek; summer vacations of stars David Duchovny ("The X-Files"), Gena Lee Nolin, Melissa Joan Hart, and others; politics article by Arianna Huffington; Shari Lewis. Cover price $1.49.

Babylon 5 special: J. Michael Straczynski, Robin Aitkin Downes, Patricia Tallman, Tracy Scoggins, Denise Gentile. Also Duncan Regehr (Star Trek), Blake's 7, Gordon Pinsent and Beau Starr (Due South), Joe Spano (X-Files), Roma Maffia and A. Martinez (Profiler). Cover price $7.99.

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Story and art by Yukinobu Hoshino. The humans have learned a lot more from this experiment with artificial intelligence than they'd planned, but has the computer truly learned from them as well? Can Dr. Dyer and his team reach some sort of understanding with the super-computer Spartacus before the nuclear backup plan blows everything sky high? Find out in the exciting conclusion of The Two Faces of Tomorrow! 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

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Add to cart CGC 9.8 $145.00 or Best Offer View scans CGC Signature Series Paper: White Signed by Chris Bachalo on 6/25/22 Label #2730708004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. Cover by Chris Bachalo and Tim Townsend. Lost In Space, script by Steve Seagle and Joseph Harris, pencils by Chris Bachalo, inks by Tim Townsend; Bishop and Deathbird traverse a hostile alien environment in order to reach a warp portal which will take them back to the Shi'ar Empire; Unfortunately, the gate is destroyed by the Chnitt before they can use it; In Alaska, Jean collapses into a catatonic state. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Newsstand Edition. Cover by Chris Bachalo and Tim Townsend. Lost In Space, script by Steve Seagle and Joseph Harris, pencils by Chris Bachalo, inks by Tim Townsend; Bishop and Deathbird traverse a hostile alien environment in order to reach a warp portal which will take them back to the Shi'ar Empire; Unfortunately, the gate is destroyed by the Chnitt before they can use it; In Alaska, Jean collapses into a catatonic state. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover art by Carl Barks. The Hands of Zeus starring Uncle Scrooge, script by Jan Kruse and David Gerstein (translation), pencils by Bas Heymans. Soporific Stuffing starring Uncle Scrooge, script by Bob Karp, pencils by Al Taliaferro. Safe Surprise starring Uncle Scrooge and The Phantom Blot, art by Paul Murry. Cold Duck starring Uncle Scrooge, script by Pat McGreal, art by Jose Colomer Fonts. The Year That Was 1930 - A Blossoming Romance starring Mickey Mouse, script by Walt Disney, pencils by Ub Iwerks and Win Smith, inks by Win Smith. Bolivar, the Beagle Catcher starring Uncle Scrooge, script by Mike Sharland (plot) and Bob Bartholomew (script), art by Daniel Branca. The Year That Was 1953 - The Impact of McDuck photo story, script by Bruce Hamilton. Hurry Home starring Uncle Scrooge, script by Bob Karp, art by Al Taliaferro. Home Cooking starring Uncle Scrooge, script by John Lustig, pencils by Francisco Sabaté Montero. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Cover by Carl Barks. Stories and art by Carl Barks and Geoffrey Blum. Gladstone presents classic Scrooge stories by Carl Barks and behind-the-scenes articles, originally factory bagged with a trading card. Scrooge, Donald, and his nephews race to Africa to bid on a gold mine, but his old foe Flintheart Glomgold will stop at nothing to claim it for himself. Scrooge, Donald, and his nephews travel to Australia to investigate when sheep start disappearing from Scrooge's ranches. The culprit turns out to be a woman and her trained pack of wild dogs! So Far No Safari; Queen of the Wild Dog Pack; The Cover Story, Part VII: To Show or Not to Show. NOTE: May or may not come with trading card. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $9.95.

Cover by Carl Barks. Stories and art by Carl Barks and Geoffrey Blum. Gladstone presents classic Scrooge stories by Carl Barks and behind-the-scenes articles, originally factory bagged with a trading card. When the Beagle Boys are released from prison, Scrooge hides his money in a haunted castle, and the Beagles unwisely follow him there. A note left by Marco Polo leads Scrooge, Donald, and his nephews to the dangerous nation of Unsteadystan to search for lost treasure. Plus cover sketches for Uncle Scrooge #64 and #65. House of Haunts; The Treasure of Marco Polo; The Cover Story, Part VIII: Bullets and Micro-Ducks. NOTE: May or may not come with trading card. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $9.95.

Cover by Carl Barks. Stories and art by Carl Barks and Geoffrey Blum. Gladstone presents classic Scrooge stories by Carl Barks and behind-the-scenes articles, originally factory bagged with a trading card. Scrooge receives a timely visit from tiny aliens. This Carl Barks story was adapted into an episode of the beloved 1980s Disney cartoon show "Duck Tales." Scrooge buys a racehorse to enter in the Duckburg Great Crystal Orb Derby, only to learn that the horse is a robot! Plus Carl Barks discusses an idea he had for "Space Family Robinson," and other Barks ideas that resembled episodes of the TV series "Lost in Space." Micro-Ducks From Outer Space; Heedless Horseman; Duck Family Robinson. NOTE: May or may not come with trading card. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $9.95.

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The critically acclaimed book returns to chronicle the never-before-told very first meeting between Spider-Man and Dr. Strange! Something is loose in Manhattan! Something that is abducting innocent civilians! Something that leads a young and inexperienced Spidey into his first encounter with The Master of the Mystic Arts--Dr. Strange! Written by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern. Art by Neil Vokes and Jay Geldhof. Painted cover by Steve Leialoha. 48 pages. Bookshelf format. Cover price $5.99.

Issue 2. August 1998. Written and illustrated by Toshio Maeda. 6.5" x 10". 30 pages. Black and white. Adult. Cover price $2.95.

Signed, remarked, and numbered by creator Stan Sakai. - Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Brink of Life and Death!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1993-1995 2nd Series) #15-16 and Usagi Yojimbo (1996- 3rd Series) #1-6. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Dark Horse is proud to present this epic story of good versus evil. Sakai's unique blend of storytelling and Japanese legend has made a unique niche for itself. The tenth in a series of successful Usagi trade paperbacks! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $55.00.

Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Brink of Life and Death!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1993-1995 2nd Series) #15-16 and Usagi Yojimbo (1996- 3rd Series) #1-6. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Dark Horse is proud to present this epic story of good versus evil. Sakai's unique blend of storytelling and Japanese legend has made a unique niche for itself. The tenth in a series of successful Usagi trade paperbacks! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Dark Horse 1st Edition - Volume 10 - 2nd and later printings. "Brink of Life and Death!" Collects Usagi Yojimbo (1993-1995 2nd Series) #15-16 and Usagi Yojimbo (1996- 3rd Series) #1-6. Story and art by Stan Sakai. Dark Horse is proud to present this epic story of good versus evil. Sakai's unique blend of storytelling and Japanese legend has made a unique niche for itself. The tenth in a series of successful Usagi trade paperbacks! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings. By Anne Rice. Returning to the hypnotic world she so brilliantly created in Interview with the Vampire, Anne Rice demonstrates once again her power to enthrall. With the same richness of drama, atmosphere and incident, she tells the fantastic story of the vampire Lestat, whom we first perceived as the seductive devil-vampire of Interview with the Vampire and whom we now follow through the ages as he searches for the origin and meaning of his own dark immortality. And who, more and more, engages our sympathy until he stands revealed as a questing romantic, a vampire-hero with his own strange and passionate courage and morality. As the novel opens, Lestat, having risen from the earth after a fifty-five years sleep, and infatuated with the modern world, presents himself in all his vampire brilliance as a rock star, a superstar, a seducer of millions. And, in this blaze of adulation, daring to break the vampire oath of silence, he determines to tell his story, to rouse the generations of the living dead from their slumbers and to penetrate the riddle of his own existence. As he speaks we are plunged back into eighteenth-century France, into the castle where we meet the young Lestat: child of impoverished aristocrats, heroic hunter of wolves, at odds with his tyrannical father, running away to join a traveling troupe of actors. We see him in the licentious Paris of the day, first apprentice at a boulevard theater, then its most celebrated actor, idolized, adored by many and–night after night–watched by one . . . until, in a sleep filled with dreams of the wolves he killed as a boy, he is shocked awake by a dark figure and suddenly, horribly, eternally joined to the unholy brotherhood. We follow Lestat as he searches for others like him–in churches and brothels, in gambling houses, huts and palaces–sometimes joined by the vampire-angel Gabrielle, who is bound to him both by blood and by passion; sometimes traveling with his adored Nicolas, the violinist whose music and beauty are equally transcendent. We follow Lestat as he travels from the snowcapped mountains of the Auvergne and the primeval forest of ancient Gaul to Sicily, Istanbul, Venice and Cairo, searching for his origins, sometimes finding clues to the birth of the vampire race, knowing always that the central truth eludes him. But all the while, throughout his travels, through many lands and many times, Lestat has made enemies among his brethren–vampires who are in terror of his questions, who fear he will disturb the uneasy balance in which they exist with the mortal world, and who suspect in him a desire to rule. And when, in the caves below a craggy Greek island, in a sanctuary whose walls are covered with gold-flecked murals, the very first of the living dead awake, the truth at the heart of his quest is at last revealed. Ancient forces held immobile through the ages are irreversibly set in motion, and as the novel rushes to its stunning climax, Lestat's vampire foes converge in pursuit of him on the demonic freeways of the twentieth century. Hardcover, 560 pages, Text Only.

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Queen's Gambit 3; Written by Grant Morrison with Mark Millar; Shi appearance. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Jog Agog," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rich Koslowski; Veronica ends up as a model in an ad for jogging shoes. Shop 'Til You Drop Style illustration. "The Big Surprise," script by George Gladir, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rich Koslowski; Veronica's designer mistakenly sends her a western outfit, which becomes the rage at Riverdale High. "Toe Hold," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Kathleen Webb, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Tempus Fidgety," script by Hal Smith, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rich Koslowski; Veronica thinks Archie will make them late to a movie but she ends up being the one that makes them late. "Hangin' in the Hamptons," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Jeff Shultz, inks by Rich Koslowski; Veronica takes Betty to the Hamptons to sightsee and star gaze. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.